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The archive holds 15,570 DVLA vehicle safety recalls dating back to 1992. Filter by manufacturer, year, or keyword. To check whether a specific vehicle is affected by an outstanding recall, run a live VRM recall check for £1.99.

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  • 11 May 2018VW GOLFRef R/2018/133

    HEAD RESTRAINT MAY BE INSECURE

    Defect

    On a limited production period a burr may have developed on the locking bar of the head restraint guide.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the left head restraint guide on both front seats must be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    2,881
    OEM ref
    72H5
    Build start
    14 Feb 2018
    Build end
    31 Mar 2018
  • 11 May 2018VW TOURANRef R/2018/133

    HEAD RESTRAINT MAY BE INSECURE

    Defect

    On a limited production period a burr may have developed on the locking bar of the head restraint guide.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the left head restraint guide on both front seats must be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    2,881
    OEM ref
    72H5
    Build start
    14 Feb 2018
    Build end
    31 Mar 2018
  • 11 May 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLARef R/2018/098

    STEERING COMPONENTS MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED

    Defect

    It has been determined that the steering airbag electrical components are insufficiently grounded. Failure of the steering column module clock spring could result in an inadvertent deployment of the driver airbag which may cause risk of injury to the driver and an increased risk of a potential collision.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the manufacturer will fit a contact bridge to the outer race of the steering column top bearing which will provide correct grounding.

    Vehicles affected
    74,329
    OEM ref
    SRPC1812
    Build start
    01 Nov 2011
    Build end
    31 Jul 2017
  • 11 May 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD CLARef R/2018/098

    STEERING COMPONENTS MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED

    Defect

    It has been determined that the steering airbag electrical components are insufficiently grounded. Failure of the steering column module clock spring could result in an inadvertent deployment of the driver airbag which may cause risk of injury to the driver and an increased risk of a potential collision.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the manufacturer will fit a contact bridge to the outer race of the steering column top bearing which will provide correct grounding.

    Vehicles affected
    74,329
    OEM ref
    SRPC1812
    Build start
    01 Nov 2011
    Build end
    31 Jul 2017
  • 11 May 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2018/098

    STEERING COMPONENTS MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED

    Defect

    It has been determined that the steering airbag electrical components are insufficiently grounded. Failure of the steering column module clock spring could result in an inadvertent deployment of the driver airbag which may cause risk of injury to the driver and an increased risk of a potential collision.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the manufacturer will fit a contact bridge to the outer race of the steering column top bearing which will provide correct grounding.

    Vehicles affected
    74,329
    OEM ref
    SRPC1812
    Build start
    01 Nov 2011
    Build end
    31 Jul 2017
  • 11 May 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD B CLASSRef R/2018/098

    STEERING COMPONENTS MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED

    Defect

    It has been determined that the steering airbag electrical components are insufficiently grounded. Failure of the steering column module clock spring could result in an inadvertent deployment of the driver airbag which may cause risk of injury to the driver and an increased risk of a potential collision.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the manufacturer will fit a contact bridge to the outer race of the steering column top bearing which will provide correct grounding.

    Vehicles affected
    74,329
    OEM ref
    SRPC1812
    Build start
    01 Nov 2011
    Build end
    31 Jul 2017
  • 11 May 2018VW CADDYRef R/2018/134

    HEAD RESTRAINT MAY BE INSECURE

    Defect

    On a limited production period a burr may have developed on the locking bar of the head restraint guide.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the left head restraint guide on both front seats must be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    61
    OEM ref
    72H5
    Build start
    01 Mar 2018
    Build end
    31 Mar 2018
  • 11 May 2018KIA RIORef R/2018/120

    CHILD LOCKS ON THE REAR DOORS MAY NOT OPERATE

    Defect

    On some Rio models the child locks on the rear doors may not operate; this is caused by the incorrect length release lever cable being installed.

    Remedy

    Replacement cable of correct length will be fitted to affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    2,300
    OEM ref
    171075
    Build start
    10 Apr 2017
    Build end
    05 Jun 2017
  • 11 May 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASSRef R/2018/098

    STEERING COMPONENTS MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED

    Defect

    It has been determined that the steering airbag electrical components are insufficiently grounded. Failure of the steering column module clock spring could result in an inadvertent deployment of the driver airbag which may cause risk of injury to the driver and an increased risk of a potential collision.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the manufacturer will fit a contact bridge to the outer race of the steering column top bearing which will provide correct grounding.

    Vehicles affected
    74,329
    OEM ref
    SRPC1812
    Build start
    01 Nov 2011
    Build end
    31 Jul 2017
  • 10 May 2018CITROEN C-ELYSEERef R/2018/128

    AIRBAGS MAY NOT BE TRIGGERED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION

    Defect

    On the affected vehicles an internal component within the airbag triggering ECU may have been damaged which could lead to non deployment. There are no early warning signs or symptoms for the customer to indicate if the ECU is incorrect.

    Remedy

    The manufacturer has no simple method to check the internal component. Therefore all ECU's in affected vehicles to be changed as a precaution.

    Vehicles affected
    110
    OEM ref
    GHE
    Build start
    13 Nov 2017
    Build end
    26 Nov 2017
  • 10 May 2018CITROEN BERLINGORef R/2018/128

    AIRBAGS MAY NOT BE TRIGGERED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION

    Defect

    On the affected vehicles an internal component within the airbag triggering ECU may have been damaged which could lead to non deployment. There are no early warning signs or symptoms for the customer to indicate if the ECU is incorrect.

    Remedy

    The manufacturer has no simple method to check the internal component. Therefore all ECU's in affected vehicles to be changed as a precaution.

    Vehicles affected
    110
    OEM ref
    GHE
    Build start
    13 Nov 2017
    Build end
    20 Nov 2017
  • 10 May 2018PEUGEOT PARTNERRef R/2018/127

    AIRBAGS MAY NOT BE TRIGGERED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION

    Defect

    On the affected vehicles an internal component within the airbag triggering ECU may have been damaged which could lead to non deployment. There are no early warning signs or symptoms for the customer to indicate if the ECU is incorrect.

    Remedy

    The manufacturer has no simple method to check the internal component. Therefore all ECU's in affected vehicles to be changed as a precaution.

    Vehicles affected
    124
    OEM ref
    JAC
    Build start
    13 Nov 2017
    Build end
    24 Nov 2017
  • 10 May 2018CITROEN C4 PICASSO (B78)Ref R/2018/128

    AIRBAGS MAY NOT BE TRIGGERED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION

    Defect

    On the affected vehicles an internal component within the airbag triggering ECU may have been damaged which could lead to non deployment. There are no early warning signs or symptoms for the customer to indicate if the ECU is incorrect.

    Remedy

    The manufacturer has no simple method to check the internal component. Therefore all ECU's in affected vehicles to be changed as a precaution.

    Vehicles affected
    110
    OEM ref
    GHE
    Build start
    10 Nov 2017
    Build end
    14 Nov 2017
  • 10 May 2018JAGUAR E-PACERef R/2018/088

    REVERSE LIGHTS INTERACT WITH EPB

    Defect

    Operation of the reversing lamp may be affected on certain vehicles. When the driver engages reverse gear and the Electric Park Brake (EPB) is applied the reversing lamps will not illuminate.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles download the latest software to correct this.

    Vehicles affected
    1,305
    OEM ref
    H105
    Build start
    27 Jul 2017
    Build end
    02 Mar 2018
  • 10 May 2018PEUGEOT 308 (T9)Ref R/2018/127

    AIRBAGS MAY NOT BE TRIGGERED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION

    Defect

    On the affected vehicles an internal component within the airbag triggering ECU may have been damaged which could lead to non deployment. There are no early warning signs or symptoms for the customer to indicate if the ECU is incorrect.

    Remedy

    The manufacturer has no simple method to check the internal component. Therefore all ECU's in affected vehicles to be changed as a precaution.

    Vehicles affected
    124
    OEM ref
    JAC
    Build start
    08 Nov 2017
    Build end
    09 Nov 2017
  • 10 May 2018VAUXHALL ANTARARef R/2018/126

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    on a certain number of Antara (RHD) with 2.0L Diesel Engine Model Year 2007 - 2010 there is a potential for a fuel leak caused by a partial or complete disconnection of a fuel feed hose connector. This fuel leak leads to engine stalling and in a worst case it might potentially result in an engine bay fire. This fuel leak leads to engine stalling and in a worst case it might potentially result in an engine bay fire. No reported cases of fires.

    Remedy

    to Check and correct the fuel feed hose routing replace the fuel feed hose quick connector retainer and apply a warning sticker to advice that the retainer is a single-use part

    Vehicles affected
    4,697
    OEM ref
    E172130860 / (18-C-040)
  • 09 May 2018FORD RANGERRef R/2018/118

    SIDE AIRBAG INITIATOR MAY BE DEFECTIVE

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a defective side airbag initiator. This may cause the side airbag not to deploy in an accident.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles fit new side airbags.

    Vehicles affected
    50
    OEM ref
    17S04
    Build start
    07 Oct 2016
    Build end
    17 Nov 2016
  • 08 May 2018PORSCHE 918 SPYDERRef R/2018/139

    LONGITUDINAL AND TRANSVERSE CONTROL ARMS MAY BE PRONE TO CORROSION

    Defect

    Internal tests have shown that the longitudinal and transverse control arms installed on the affected vehicles may be prone to corrosion. The durability of these components cannot therefore be unequivocally guaranteed. f the fastening bolts on the longitudinal and transverse control arms crack due to corrosion vehicle handling in extreme situations e.g. during race track driving may be restricted and this can increase the risk of an accident.

    Remedy

    The affected components on the vehicles will therefore be replaced by components made of more robust material.

    Vehicles affected
    78
    OEM ref
    AJ04
    Build start
    09 Jul 2013
    Build end
    27 Jul 2015
  • 04 May 2018VAUXHALL INSIGNIA BRef R/2018/107

    OUTER REAR SEATBELTS MAY BE INCORRECTLY ROUTED AT THE ANCHOR POINT

    Defect

    In a certain number of Insignia B - Model Year 18 the outer rear seatbelts might be incorrectly routed at anchor point. In the event of a frontal crash this may lead to a higher load than the belt system is designed for or it may allow the passenger to slip through under the seatbelt.

    Remedy

    Vauxhall Authorised Repairers are instructed to check the seatbelt and change the routing if necessary on all affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    15,637
    OEM ref
    18-C-031 / E181800610
  • 03 May 2018DUCATI PANIGALE V4Ref RM/2018/019

    FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE FILLER PLUG

    Defect

    Risk of fuel leaking from the tank filler cap and valve plug.

    Remedy

    MfR to replace filler cap seal and fit new style valve plug.

    Vehicles affected
    289
    OEM ref
    CR148
    Build start
    01 Sept 2015
    Build end
    31 Jan 2018
  • 01 May 2018HYUNDAI IONIQRef R/2018/103

    COOLANT MAY LEAK INTO ELECTRIC POWER CONTROL UNIT

    Defect

    The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) to have some cracks in the aluminium casting which may cause the casting to become porous. The EPCU is cooled by a coolant channel and due to the porous cracks it is possible for the coolant to leak inside the EPCU unit causing the high voltage system to immediately shut down.

    Remedy

    To inspect the units with UV lamp. If found to be porous the unit will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    148
    OEM ref
    71C062
    Build start
    04 Oct 2016
    Build end
    31 Mar 2017
  • 01 May 2018HYUNDAI SANTA FERef R/2018/104

    STEERING WHEEL MAY DETACH

    Defect

    On affected vehicles when the steering wheel is turned form lock to lock it will be possible for the outer rim of the steering wheel to break away from the boss. If this occurs the vehicle cannot be steered by the driver.

    Remedy

    The steering wheel airbag must be removed to determine the lot number of the steering wheel. If found to be faulty the steering wheel will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    304
    OEM ref
    81C012
    Build start
    15 Jun 2017
    Build end
    25 Jan 2018
  • 01 May 2018SUZUKI GB PLC GSX-R125Ref RM/2018/018

    FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT BE TO CORRECT SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    If continuously ridden in the condition the front engine mounting bolts may break and in the worse case the frame could break and cause a loss of control on the motorcycle: If continuously ridden in the condition the front engine mounting bolts may break and in the worse case the frame could break and cause a loss of control on the motorcycle.This could seriously affect the handling of the machine.

    Remedy

    On affected machines check bolts for security and depending upon outcome of the inspection clean frame and replace bolts or replace bolts and frame.

    Vehicles affected
    2,070
    OEM ref
    R18/05
    Build start
    11 Jul 2017
    Build end
    23 Jan 2018
  • 01 May 2018SUZUKI GB PLC GSX-S125Ref RM/2018/018

    FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT BE TO CORRECT SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    If continuously ridden in the condition the front engine mounting bolts may break and in the worse case the frame could break and cause a loss of control on the motorcycle: If continuously ridden in the condition the front engine mounting bolts may break and in the worse case the frame could break and cause a loss of control on the motorcycle.This could seriously affect the handling of the machine.

    Remedy

    On affected machines check bolts for security and depending upon outcome of the inspection clean frame and replace bolts or replace bolts and frame.

    Vehicles affected
    2,070
    OEM ref
    R18/05
    Build start
    11 Jul 2017
    Build end
    23 Jan 2018
  • 30 Apr 2018SUBARU TRIBECARef R/2018/122

    FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY FAIL

    Defect

    Front passenger air bag inflator may fail.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace airbag inflator unit.

    Vehicles affected
    13,200
    OEM ref
    21 ZYT OOX
    Build start
    01 Jan 2007
    Build end
    31 Dec 2011

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